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RSS Feed[box_dark] A plan to spend roughly $120,000 on outdoor digital marquee signs was unceremoniously shelved in favor of purchasing a large $180,000 indoor display planned for the renovated Campus Activities Center. The display, which Regional Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Julie Wong called a “wow board,” will be programmed with events, art, information or
Programs stemming from the new environmental sustainability fee could bloom in the upcoming semester with the start of an advisory committee that plans to oversee all things green. The Student Green Energy Fund, a statewide initiative led by students, is underway now that the green fee has collected a semester’s worth of revenue. The committee
Since 1986, the National MLK Drum Major for Justice Parade has drawn thousands to the streets of St. Petersburg. USFSP students and staff came out to join in the parade with beads and candy for the eager visitors. Many student clubs and organizations showed their support for the community including: Student Government, the Black Student
On the eve of a new food service contract agreement between one of two major providers and the university, several local restaurants have a lot on their plates to worry about. If signed, the contract will ensure exclusivity of all event catering for one year to the winning provider. When the year is up, the
Deal sweeteners built into the university’s upcoming food services contract—all resident students will be required to purchase a meal plan and outside event caterers will be excluded—may be unpalatable for students and local caterers. On-campus dining will be available for the first time at USFSP when the Multipurpose Student Center opens in August. The proposed
USF St. Petersburg’s new health center is scheduled to open on Aug. 10, just a few weeks before the start of the fall 2012 semester.The Campus Activities Center core, offices and aerobic rooms closed for renovations last fall. And although CAC construction was expected to wrap before the fall 2012 semester, Ashok Dhingra, regional vice
The Multipurpose Student Center has come a long way in just a few months. Its constructs began at the start of the fall 2011 semester (left), and work continued during winter break, and into the spring semester (right). The new building will offer dorms, a food services area and a campus ballroom to be rented
[box_dark]It’s been almost 45 years since Martin Luther King Jr. last shared his message of equality and peace with the world. No one person has been able to fill his mighty shoes, but countless musicians have tried to further his message. In honor of King’s birthday, here are some inspirational, progressive and well-meaning tunes.
Last year was an explosive one for entertainment. Behemoths like “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” and Justin Bieber’s “My Life 2.0” were propped up by more worthy productions, like Terrence Malick’s “Tree of Life” and Adele’s “21”. In 2011, eight of the top 10 highest grossing films were sequels, and 2012 will likely continue that
News in brief USF St. Petersburg officially received a reaffirmation of its accreditation in December 2011. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools gives the accreditation. SACS is a regionally recognized accrediting commission for educational institutions in the 11 southern U.S. states. SACS sent a team to USF St. Petersburg
